Cook's Corner event to support man with ALS

TRABUCO CANYON – A fundraiser is set for Nov. 2 at Cook’s Corner in support of Don Young, a husband and father of two who was diagnosed in 2012 with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a terminal illness commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

John Faltys, a Portola Hills resident and longtime friend of the Young family, is organizing the event. The Youngs live in Canyon Lake but grew up in Villa Park, said Faltys, who went to high school with Young and was best man at his wedding.

Since the diagnosis, Young – his family’s primary breadwinner – is no longer able to run his business, Faltys said. Young writes about his experience with ALS at hopeisdenial.weebly.com.

Faltys said when Young was diagnosed, he learned that care of ALS patients is expensive and not covered 100 percent by insurance.

“Don is too proud to ask for help, however, I feel it is our duty to help his family,” Faltys said.

The event, called 2Young 4ALS!, will raise money by selling T-shirts, raffle tickets for donated prizes and lunch at Cook’s Corner, at 19152 Santiago Canyon Road. It’s also intended to raise awareness of ALS, Faltys said.

Participants are also invited to take part in a mountain bike ride, 5K and 10K runs scheduled for the morning of the event.

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